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Eagle Music Shop is based in the tranquil setting of Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield. We are a family business headed by seasoned musician Steve Noon. You will be made most welcome if you visit our shop & showrooms.

Advice Topics

We're passionate about music, we're also highly experienced in all technical matters for the musical instruments we provide. In this section we share our knowledge to help you get the best out of your instrument.

Buying Guides

We know that choosing the right instrument can be a difficult decision, so much choice and so many contributing factors to the right instrument for you. So here we provide our in depth knowledge to help your decision.

4 String Tenor Banjos Buying Guide

So, you’ve narrowed down your choice and you want to start playing 4-string banjo, here we'll explain a little about the different types of 4 string banjo.

We have on our listings 4-string banjos to suit all styles and budgets, but first you have to consider what style of 4-string banjo that you want to play. Here are some explanations to help you choose.

Irish Tenor Banjo

To play Celtic music tunes… Jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas etc. within the range of Irish and Scottish Celtic music. Our company owner Steve Noon specialises in Irish tenor Banjo… so, we’re in a good position to put you on the right track!

Irish Tenor Banjo Starter Packs for Beginners

We have dedicated starter packs for Irish tenor banjo and you can start at a lower budget level with say a Tanglewood Irish tenor Banjo Starter Pack or USA made Deering Goodtime Irish Tenor Banjo Starter Pack which is a slightly higher price, but excellent USA quality.

Jazz Tenor Banjo

Dixieland and dance band type music which can be strummed or played with a flat pick. The Jazz tenor banjo is normally tuned in CGDA. And any of our tenor banjos can be supplied in this tuning

4-string Tenor banjo in other styles played in guitar tuning (Chicago) Tuned D,G,B,E

A guitarist can pick up the Chicago tunes banjo and play it immediately! because the banjo is tuned to the same tuning as the first four strings on the guitar

4-string plectrum banjo - Chord accompaniment in C,G,B,D tuning

The Plectrum banjo has a longer neck than the tenor banjo, normally 22 frets. It is normally tuned to C,G,B,D like a 5-string banjo in dropped C tuning. Chord melody and strumming styles are popular for the plectrum banjo